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Local Customs: Tipping
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  • Written by lou31 on Jun 8, 2005
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    • Tipping is a nationwide custom in Britain and for good reason. From what I've been told some employees have to rely on tips to make up their income as wages sometimes are not that good.
    Coming from Australia I was not familiar with this custom but tried hard to comply. I did'nt eat in restaurants where table sevice was given so didn't need to tip waiters etc. Cafes had small bowls on the counter where spare change could be deposited.
    Taxi drivers were always well tipped as my luggage got a bit heavy and and I was grateful for their help.
    Sometimes I just completely forgot to tip someone and I absolutely refused to tip bad service.

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    angiebabe Thu Oct 9, 2008 00:16 UTC
     Hi Lou how r u!See ur online.just back from fantastic Jordan!&a repeat visit to Israel tho Avi....Disgusting how he/things turned out!Had a fab visit to see Ursule&met up with xlnt friends of hers in Petra!what a difference to know good people!x    		aussirose Fri Oct 3, 2008 06:11 UTC
     Great pages here Lou. The Avon region is one place I want to visit....one day :o) Oh and your dunny story made me laugh lol. Hugs xx
    amandajayne81 Sun Jun 29, 2008 08:29 UTC
     I have just spent a lovely hour or so reading several of your pages. What great tips you have included. Very helpful. Hope mum and my trip goes as well as yours appeared to. Looking forward to meeting some sheep as we cross some paddocks.    		Galahad Tue Jun 6, 2006 09:12 UTC
     I loved reading about my own country through the eyes of such an articulate visitor. Thanks
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